Salford City Council have responded to the statement made by the Red Devils after they were ordered to sell players by the Rugby Football League.
The Rugby League club were issued a sustainability cap of £1.2 million by the RFL, and will be now prohibited from registering players for the upcoming season until they reach that.
Following the decision on January 15 2025, the club shared with the fans that they would have to sell players.
They shared: “During this time the Club has received offers for a number of players, none of whom have been available for sale until today.
“Our focus remains in working to explore all avenues possible for the long-term stability and success of Salford Red Devils.
“Immediate next steps are to continue the potential takeover process to secure investment as soon as possible, whilst now simultaneously selling players to meet RL Commercial regulations.”
Club statement.
— Salford Red Devils 👹 (@SalfordDevils) January 15, 2025
The club shared that the Salford City Council acquisition of the stadium has caused issue, with one investor negotiation collapsing due to the investment risk of not having any confirmed position.
Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett at the stadium.
The city council initially announced the acquisition in September 2024, but wouldn’t complete the deal until December 13 2024.
Following the released statement by the Salford Red Devils, the city council responded.
A council spokesperson said: “Salford City Council is aware of current difficult financial position of Salford Red Devils RLFC.
“Salford Red Devils have faced challenging circumstances in the tough environment which Rugby League finds itself across the country.”
“Yesterday’s statement from Salford Red Devils will be a great disappointment to fans and residents of the City of Salford.
“We share the sadness of Reds fans and the concerns of Rugby League fans across the country.”
The spokesperson continued: “Elected members and officers have worked tirelessly with the club to find solutions to the issues they were facing.
“This work has included direct financial support, promoting sponsorship and the acquisition of the remaining 50% in the City of Salford Community Stadium Limited (COSCOS).”
And with the worries continuing to grow, the council spokesperson said: “We share the club and the fans ambition to see a Salford Red Devils which is financially sustainable and can continue to compete in the Super League.
“We will continue to support, engage and work with Salford Red Devils, the RFL and any potential investors in the club.”
And with the worries for the fans and the future of the club, being forced to sell players, the council shared that they’re still committed.
The council shared: “Our continued ambition for the Salford Community Stadium is to support grassroots rugby and safeguard Salford Red Devils.”
More information about Salford City Council’s response can be found here.
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